Young Men's Health
I’m 14 and all my friends’ penises have grown, even those 1-2 years younger than me (as teenagers the conversation often drifts there). My testicles haven’t grown yet, and my penis is still skinny. Is there hope or do I need to accept my size? Help.Thanks for your question. Many people wonder about whether their penis and testicles are growing normally. During puberty those who are sex-assigned at birth males will notice their testicles (or … read more
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Are blue balls really a thing? My friend says I need to jerk off a lot or my balls will turn blue.
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I’m uncut and it’s never bothered me until now. Seeing guys in gym class makes me very self conscious. I want to be circumcised. Talking with my best friend, I don’t have to use lube/spit and my penis is way more sensitive than his. Should I do it?
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I’m 15 and a virgin. In health class we were talking about the HPV vaccine. Coach said it could possible prevent certain cancers. My parents asked why I wanted it if I was a virgin. Should I wait until I’m sexually active to get the vaccine?
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I’ve been exercising a lot recently doing strength training. Recently my shoulder has been feeling sore and tight but I don’t have any sharp pain. I didn’t tear anything, right?
Thanks for your question. Strength training has a lot of health benefits. It is important to make sure you are using proper technique, gradually increasing the intensity, and taking rest … read more
I have been fat since childhood. I think I might have an eating disorder. I feel guilty after eating my meal, and then weigh myself like 100 times in an hour. I want to lose about 10 kg. What is your advice?
It sounds like you could benefit from meeting with a qualified mental health provider to discuss the feelings of guilt you have around eating as well as working to improve … read more
I’m gay and use a condom every time I have anal sex. However, I love giving and receiving oral sex (and swallowing). Can I catch HIV from oral sex? Wearing a condom in oral sex makes no sense. Is there some way to protect myself and partner from STIs?
Thanks for your question. Congrats on wanting to make sure you have safer sex. As you know there is a risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with any type of … read more
Remote learning is making me incredibly stressed, sad, miserable, furious, bipolar, and depressed. Sometimes even suicidal. How should I cope?
Thank you so much for your question. Remote learning can be a challenge, and there is a lot going on right now that can make it feel hard to cope … read more
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